Hidden feed underneath looks great, but I always wondered how best to fit them to a standard roof that has the ridges rather than flat of a pop top style.
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I have a fogstar drift 105ah. It will be powering very little really. No inverter (that's what the ecoflow is there for).
2 x 2 port usb's
2 x reading lights with usb sockets
4 x Ceiling lights
Charging 2 phones and illumination isn't gonna deplete battery over 1 to 2 night stay.
Fridge purchase might happen later this year, diesel heater & install , likely next year
2 x 2 port usb's
2 x reading lights with usb sockets
4 x Ceiling lights
Charging 2 phones and illumination isn't gonna deplete battery over 1 to 2 night stay.
Fridge purchase might happen later this year, diesel heater & install , likely next year
The LB will power those items for a long time.
Even once you add a fridge, you would be able to run it for 2-3 days without worrying. And worst case, run the engine for 10-15mins will top it up.
I've not bothered with solar. If we are away for more than 2 nights i would be on EHU anyway. So looking to add a trickle charger.
Even once you add a fridge, you would be able to run it for 2-3 days without worrying. And worst case, run the engine for 10-15mins will top it up.
I've not bothered with solar. If we are away for more than 2 nights i would be on EHU anyway. So looking to add a trickle charger.
I lot of sealant around the hole (with height) and not too much pressure on top when it cures. I don't want it bowing in at all. The hole wouldnt need to exceed the width of the middle ridge I wouldn't have thought. Further sealant along outer edges and perhaps some low profile offset trim glued along edge also. Maybe even a self tapping screw at the front corners for peace of mind. Front and back possibly unsealed for airflow/heat escape.
I us a CPAP machine when asleep and the ecoflow comfortably powers that for 2 nights. Anything longer I need to top it up so a solar panel would be a nice to have for that. Am looking into a 12v transformer to power ecoflow but not in a rush
For some reason I assumed the feed would be between ridges not on one. Makes life much easier that it’s on one.
Sounds like you have a solid plan in mind then. With your current use and the two power options available you’re covered for a good few days off grid.
Sounds like you have a solid plan in mind then. With your current use and the two power options available you’re covered for a good few days off grid.
You can charge the EcoFlow from the LB using a 10amp charge socket. That’s what I’m doing with the Bluetti. And run the solar to the LB. That way your cables are all there for the solar when you get the pop top and not doing everything twice.
Limitation of Bluetti is it limits the solar/12v socket charge to 8Amps so takes an age to charge. Not sure if EcoFlow has similar limit.
Limitation of Bluetti is it limits the solar/12v socket charge to 8Amps so takes an age to charge. Not sure if EcoFlow has similar limit.
That's a fair point. I have a cig lighter socket on my control panel... It would be slow charging yes but the suitcase panel isn't much quicker. more thinking required on this. Maybe I should hold off on the old solar holing for now. I can more than likely route the solar without having to rip out all the interior so I guess that takes the urgency element away.
I was actually pndering forgoing having a USB socket on either side of the rear and routing the proposed, cupboard side socket to inside the cupboard itself so that'd be handy to trickle charge ecoflow.
Thanks averyone. Messy mind now less messy
Just to keep all things alligned
Neater idea putting that smaller fuse box next to the control panel.
Nearly there mate.
Nearly there mate.
I think that looks ok. If you do decide to connect your inverter then you’ll have to increase the fuse on the 35mm2 to the bus bar.
Looking good that everything works.
Is the dc-dc working? Did you connect the run detection cables?
Looking good that everything works.
Is the dc-dc working? Did you connect the run detection cables?
IGN connection will be tomorrow. I ran a black wire to neg bus bar so just got the piggy back to put in. Need to figure out my multimeter...
Lots of reinstalling tomorrow. Ugh. So looking forward to there being nothing to do with the van but enjoy it hehe
Hey @Bigsidavies wondering if you can advise? I'm not connecting up solar to the Renogy, just wonderin if I need to do anything with the settings. was there a profile I need to set it to please?
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You deffo need to reduce it's charge rate. The official recommended max from Fogstar is 25A for that 105 battery.
Nice one. I think it was set up at 20A anyway from what I can see. The next level up is 30A so I'm fine at 20A
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